Product Overview
Now available, the Mahatma charkha in the centennial year of Gandhi's call for its invention.
This charkha is true to the original design, but does not need tuning. It comes with the new style yarn stop on polished spindles, and has permanent bearings that need little if any oil.
The O-ring drive band for the accelerator gives a ratio of approximately 48:1. I include a thinner band that gives a ratio of closer to 64:1, so with this charkha you have 2 ratios to choose from. The slower ratio is good for wool spun on the fold.
It is the same height and width of the original charkha, but is 2 and 3/8" thick, which is 3/8" thicker than the original. Yes, it fits in your Guatemalan charkha tote.
Free shipping within the US.
Dimensions 10.25" x 7" x 2.25", weighs 2 pounds, 4 ounces.
